Segovia cycling vacation, Spain

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CARBON REDUCTION

As a cycling vacation, carbon emissions are naturally low. Clients are encouraged to take the train instead of flying, which is something we can book as part of their package. Food is mostly locally sourced and vegetarian food is mostly available on this route.

At our head office in the UK we recycle paper, card, plastic and metal cans and we always try to avoid using physical travel documents. The office runs on renewable energy, much like many of our chosen hotels. Our paper marketing communications also utilise recycled materials, to help reduce our impact on the earth. We encourage all our staff to cycle when they can and are part of the Cycle to Work scheme. We also like to take part in charity bike rides together each year.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

Whilst cycling in Segovia, we provide all cyclists with a refillable water bottle and share some top tips on how to support the local environment. Our clients are told how best to respect the local region, including tips on how to reduce waste, especially in hotels. By sticking to well marked cycle paths, our cyclists avoid any unnecessary damage to the local Spanish environments. By respecting the places we love to visit, we ensure they're left for future generations to enjoy and respect.

We've been delivering vacations by bicycle for over 40 years, encouraging this environmentally friendly activity is at the absolute core of our business. Whilst on this tour, you'll have the chance to visit the Duraton Natural Park, home to some rare and endangered wildlife. By sticking to the marked paths and respecting the environment, your visit can be a force for good in this region, helping to protect this beautiful ecosystem.

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LOCAL ECONOMY
Segovia has a fantastic authentic gourmet scene, and we highly recommend you enjoy local foods. By doing this, they reduce the food miles associated with dining at franchises and chains. This also benefits the local economy, so our tours can help be a force for good in the region. This tour also visits Sepulveda, a medieval jewel where historical practices and cultures are wonderfully preserved. Supporting the small shops and businesses of this town can help keep the traditions alive.

Our cycle experts and destination managers will also advise our clients to respect local cultures and traditions when visiting the area and its historic or religious sites, including appropriate dress. They will also discuss other ways you can consider your impact on the community such as asking for permission before taking someone’s photograph and learning a few words in the local language – often hello, goodbye and thanks is a good place to start.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY
Our previous, older bikes are donated each year, so that they can be reused and not wasted. We also work very closely with World Bicycle Relief, who provide life-changing Buffalo Bikes to those in developing countries. These bikes provide freedom of movement to many in remote areas.